Engineering Technician (Mechanical)

About the role

You will research, develop and design specialized equipment used for aerial surveying, aerial dispersing of sterile insects, insect rearing, soil sampling and pest program trapping and surveying to support Field Operations objectives. You will also prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for new construction or major modification of small conventional buildings such as research labs and greenhouses.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and design specialized equipment for aerial surveying, aerial dispersing of sterile insects, insect rearing, soil sampling and pest program trapping and surveying.
• Prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for new construction or major modification of small conventional buildings such as research labs and greenhouses.
• Perform design and layout of plans and specifications for mechanical systems and equipment for projects by using manual drafting or Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
• Prepare CADD generated information for integration into Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) logic for programming power machine tools.
• Use CAD-CAM software to produce file programs for CNC controlled cutting machinery.
• Design and construct devices for rearing cages and diet preparation units for fruit fly rearing facilities, using 3D printing equipment and software for providing analytical data and concept testing.
• Apply knowledge of accepted construction details, shop production, materials usage, and design practice.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-08 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
• Coordinating the operation of CNC power machine tool programming using CADD and CAM software.
• Analyzing data from a variety of sources (e.g., manufacturer's drawings, specifications, and maintenance records); determining information needed concerning characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of the test items.
• Developing and/or reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates for mechanical systems and equipment or new construction of small buildings.
• Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree in the field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology.

Qualifications

• For the GS-09 level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-08 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
• Coordinating the operation of CNC power machine tool programming using CADD and CAM software.
• Analyzing data from a variety of sources (e.g., manufacturer's drawings, specifications, and maintenance records); determining information needed concerning characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of the test items.
• Developing and/or reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates for mechanical systems and equipment or new construction of small buildings.
• Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree in the field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology.

Skills

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.